A Patient Is Prescribed Vitamin B12 Injections

Multiple Choice

A patient is prescribed vitamin B12 injections.What information should the nurse provide when starting this medication?

A) "Vitamin B12 will strengthen the red blood cells' membranes and prevent them from being damaged so easily."
B) "Vitamin B12 is needed for normal manufacture of red blood cells."
C) "Vitamin B12 will increase the ability of your blood to carry oxygen."
D) "Vitamin B12 helps build the components of white blood cells."